A review by decafjess
The Christmas Coat: Memories of My Sioux Childhood by Ellen Beier, Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve

5.0

A warm and beautifully illustrated story. A few things to consider for people using this as a resource in a library/school/church/etc. setting:

1. The moral of the story (that good things will come to you if you put others first) comes through clearly. You could also use this in a more religious/Sunday school setting by discussing divine providence. This is a very versatile story that could be told to different age groups and in different settings; it is appropriate for both religious or secular Christmas storytimes.

2. American Indian children and their families are portrayed without any of the usual stereotypes.